Speaking Engagements

The Sacred Heart Counseling team gives regular presentations on a variety of mental health topics from a Catholic perspective.

  • We have experience with presentations for parent groups, school & parish staff, schools, youth groups, college groups, businesses, etc.

  • We customize our presentations to the needs of groups, and usually bring in 1-3 counselors for the presentations.

  • Most parishes and groups provide a stipend for our presentations. Please contact Sam Meier and David Walter for more information.

Here are some of our upcoming and past presentations:

Upcoming Presentations / Events:

  • Fall 2026 - Life Giving Wounds Retreat - Savior Pastoral Center - Kansas City, KS

  • 9/17/26 - Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - Shawnee, KS

  • 9/20/26 - Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - Shawnee, KS

  • 9/30/26 - Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - Shawnee, KS

Past Presentations / Events:

  • 3/24/26 - St. Michael the Archangel - Leawood, KS

  • 2/21/26 - Men Under Construction Conference - Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS

  • 11/30/25 - Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Lenexa, KS

  • 10/8/25 - Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, KS

  • 9/27/25 - 9/28/25 - St. Michael the Archangel - Leawood, KS

  • 9/4/25 - Presentation at our office location in Atchison, KS

  • 8/14/25 - St. James Academy - Lenexa, KS

  • 3/12/25 - Prince of Peace Catholic Church - Olathe, KS

  • 3/8/25 - Men Under Construction Conference - Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS

  • 1/17/25 - Life Giving Wounds Retreat - Savior Pastoral Center, Kansas City, KS

Topics:

Here are some of the topics that we have presented on. We can include additional components on parenting, attachment theory, healthy communication for couples & families, anxiety, depression, loneliness, tips for helping friends with mental health needs, social media, protecting families from pornography, loneliness, healthy friendships, when parents should seek help, etc.

  • This talk aims at understanding suicide, educating on protective factors that help people avoid suicide, helping recognize the warning signs, giving concrete action steps, and learning how to get help for someone experiencing these thoughts.

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  • This talk aims at helping attendees understand the relationship between living out the virtues in daily life and long term mental health. God’s plan for our lives involves using the tools He created to better train our mind and body to achieve long term success.

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  • This talk aims at helping students and professionals persevere through the sometimes difficult world of exams. Common causes of test anxiety are discussed along with research about procrastination, relaxation strategies before and during tests, consistent preparation, and emotional regulation.

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  • This talk provides 7 strategies that parents can use to protect their teens and younger children in our hypersexualized culture.  A handout is provided with practical resources for creating a safe environment online, along with building more emotional and spiritual connection between parents and children.

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  • The Sacred Heart team has a wealth of experience helping our clients overcome a variety of mental health obstacles to find peace and happiness in their lives. If your parish or group would benefit from our guidance, we would love the opportunity to speak to you.

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